This post was sponsored by Basic Invite. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It's no secret that I love taking photos of McKenna and her 1st birthday cake smash photos were no exception. If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don't, what are you doing?!) you've probably already seen a few of these pictures. I thought I would share a few more here and how I plan on using these photos for our photo holiday cards with Basic Invite. Even though its July it's never too late to get started on this year's Christmas cards using these gorgeous pics!

What I Wish I Packed in Our Hospital Bags

This time last year I was on day 2 of labor after being induced to give birth to McKenna. Time has really flown by since then! I only found out I was being induced a few days before, so I was beyond nervous and not at all prepared. I had hospital bags packed for the baby and I weeks earlier (I didn't even get around to packing one for my boyfriend!), but I still forgot a few things. A year later and I'm still thinking of things that would have made a great addition to our hospital bags!

4 Summer Sensory Play Ideas + How We Stay Protected in the Sun

Disclosure: I have received information and materials from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2018. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #SunnyMoments #CollectiveBias 

As a kid I remember spending tons of time outdoors during the summer. There's plenty of activities we can do inside to stimulate her mind, but I want McKenna to enjoy spending time outside in the fresh air. Now that we're spending more time outside, its crucial that for both of us to be protected from the sun's rays. Today I'm sharing 4 super simple summer baby sensory activities and how we keep our skin protected while out in the harsh summer sun!

The Best Lilly Pulitzer Styles for Breastfeeding Mamas

It's officially summer and, if you haven't already, time to pull out all of those beautiful Lilly Pulitzer pieces in your closet! Lately, I've been obsessed with all the new prints like Mermaids Cove, Pinch Pinch, and Jet Stream. As I was browsing a Lilly BST (buy, sell, trade) group on Facebook (no doubt trying to expand my collection of items in my all-time favorite prints, Fan Sea Pants and So Snappy), a member posed a question about the best Lilly pieces for breastfeeding mamas. It was a great question that NEEDS answers since it's prime Lilly-wearing time, so I did all the dirty work and came up with 10 Lilly Pulitzer pieces that are perfect  for breastfeeding mamas. Whether you wear your Lilly to work or a (not so) quick trip to the grocery store, these are the pieces that will make nursing or pumping a little bit easier. These are not all of the styles that would work for breastfeeding or pumping, but my personal go to styles that I know have worked for me or other women.